Mango Shoot Borer
Common NameMango Shoot Borer
Scientific NameAmbulyx sericeipennis
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)95
Primary Colorsbrown, purple, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, orchards, and woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Indonesia
Host PlantsMangifera indica, Rhus, Lannea, Spondias
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with a caudal horn, feeding on the leaves of host plants before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsIdentify by its robust hawk-moth body, purplish-brown forewings, and the distinctive reddish-brown patch at the outer rear corner of the forewing.
Description
A medium to large hawk-moth with robust purplish-brown forewings, featuring darker bands and a prominent reddish-brown patch near the tornus.
